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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
2
Weather reporter notes the worst drought in years near San Angelo with a massive dust storm en route to Amarillo expected by morning. City officials report Bush estate water rights dispute resolved with no damages or fees for pipeline rights.
Soviet newspapers quoted plans to halt withdrawals of machinery from the Russian sector as the four power leaders clash over Berlin. German police replace troops on main avenues while US trains to Berlin face possible suspension. Moscow challenges western control as Austria and other fronts show evolving tensions with refugee flows and border restrictions.
A Senate House conference committee works on a final compromise for a global ERP program. President Truman is utterly opposed to including Spain in ERP and hopes the provision is struck out. House passage of the $6.205 billion measure sets up rapid compromise to send a bill to Truman before the week ends.
Chicago April 1 Republicans discuss Truman potential withdrawal with Gen. Douglas MacArthur favored as nominee. Warren Wright claims Democrats attack Truman while Taft and Dewey back pressure. Republicans fear a Democratic challenger who could unite the party, Marshall seen as possible alternative.
The article describes four power tensions over Soviet border inspections affecting passenger trains at Marienborn and Helmstedt, with British American and French responses. It notes Berlin imports of food and coal, 10,000 Americans in Berlin, and stock levels deemed sufficient for a "considerable time."
President Truman is expected to veto the 4.8 billion tax reduction bill with the veto going to Congress at noon tomorrow. White House discussions included Secretary Snyder and Democratic leaders Webb and Rayburn as well as budget director Webb. Republican leaders in the Senate indicated immediate consideration of the veto.
Officials say a new training and draft program would deter aggression by proving US readiness. It would stay within Truman era spending limits and avoid rationing, price controls, or manpower curbs. The President aims to blend preparedness with foreign aid while minimizing impact.
A chartered four engine airliner carried ex King Michael of Romania from Cleveland to Texas. The Capital Airlines plane was to reach Houston around 4 20 this afternoon to refuel if needed before continuing to Kingsville.
In a north central California town Bill Hurley also known as Billy Smith met Maj. Gen. Patrick Hurley former Secretary of War and ambassador for the first time in 43 years. The pair spent hours together after a phone call arranged by friends and then drove to Sacramento and Washington.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrives aboard the Queen Elizabeth and will dedicate a monument to the late President Franklin D Roosevelt in Grosvenor Square London on April 12. She will spend the weekend with the king and queen at Windsor Castle.
Pete M Suiter 44 of 411 B East Fifteenth and S P Smith a West Texas State College student were charged with drunk driving after separate collisions. Suiter allegedly drove a car involved in a crash in the 1700 block of Pierce Street Tuesday afternoon. Smith faced a similar charge for a collision at Seeond and Polk Monday afternoon. Both entered not guilty pleas in county court.
Secretary of State George C Marshall is expected to demand no quarter for Communists in an opening speech before the second plenary session of the ninth Inter American Conference. He will call Latin America to support the United States stop Russia campaign in Europe and warn there can be no compromise with Communists.
An advertisement touts Paro Oinment as fast relief for piles. It claims to ease pain itching and inflammation while lubricating dry skin and preventing cracking. The product comes in tubes with perforated applicator for easy use.
The Army transport Robert F. Burns will arrive tonight carrying 2,805 American WWII casualties from Epinal and Varois in France and Henri-Chapelle in Belgium. Next week the John L McCarley brings 2,671 bodies from four French cemeteries: Blosville Draguignan La Cambe and Saint Laurent Sur Mer.
Police and highway patrolmen announce a grace period for drivers with 1947 plates to obtain 1948 licenses before midnight. Capt. Polk Ivy says no arrests for lack of plates tonight. Potter County tax collector reports 13,800 licenses sold. Amarillo tax office notes about 1,500 passenger car plates sold amid strong demand.
The Security Council plans a probe into Moscow's possible involvement in the Grech coup, seeking evidence and regional impact. Officials indicate a coordinated international response to assess interference and political consequences across Europe.
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